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2001 Saab 9-3 Base 2DR Hatchback

Base 2dr Hatchback

$26,495 MSRP
2.0l I-4 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.5 sec

0-60 mph

16.4 sec

@ 88 mph

Horsepower • Torque
185 hp

Power

194 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,980 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2001

Make:

Saab

Model:

9-3

Trim:

Base 2DR Hatchback

Style:

Base 2dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$26,495

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,980 lbs

Length:

182.4 in.

Width:

67.4 in.

Height:

56.3 in.

Wheelbase:

102.6 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.33

MPG:

22 city / 30 hwy

Fuel:

16.9 gal. / 439 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

185 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque:

194 ft-lbs @ 2,100 rpm

Engine:

2.0l I-4 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

2 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.20 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,300 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

8.48 sec

0-60 mph:

8.86 sec

0-100 mph:

20.84 sec

60-130 mph:

52.84 sec

Top Speed:

137 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.79 sec @ 70.3 mph

¼ mile:

16.36 sec @ 88 mph

½ mile:

25.33 sec @ 109.6 mph

1 mile:

40.91 sec @ 121.1 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P195/60VR15

Rear Tires:

P195/60VR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

4.05

Gear Ratios

1: 3.67

2: 2.1

3: 1.39

4: 1

5: 0.66

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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